ALCOHOLISES Antonyms
Definition of ALCOHOLISES
Best Opposite Words For ALCOHOLISES
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abstain | verbv | |||||||
verb • refrain from voting • choose not to consume | ||||||||
abstemious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • sparing in consumption of especially food and drink adjective satellite • marked by temperance in indulgence | ||||||||
control | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • power to direct or determine • a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another • (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc • a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment • the activity of managing or exerting control over something • the state that exists when one person or group has power over another • discipline in personal and social activities • great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity • a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine • a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance • the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc. verb • exercise authoritative control or power over • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • handle and cause to function • maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage • check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard • place under restrictions; limit access to by law • verify by using a duplicate register for comparison • be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something • have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of | ||||||||
dry | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet • lacking moisture or volatile components • opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages • not producing milk • (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation • without a mucous or watery discharge noun • a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages adjective satellite • humorously sarcastic or mocking • not shedding tears • lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless • used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones • unproductive especially of the expected results • having no adornment or coloration • (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish • having a large proportion of strong liquor • lacking warmth or emotional involvement • practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages verb • remove the moisture from and make dry • become dry or drier | ||||||||
moderate | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme noun • a person who takes a position in the political center adjective satellite • not extreme • marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes verb • preside over • make less fast or intense • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • make less severe or harsh • make less strong or intense; soften • make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else | ||||||||
restrained | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • under restraint adjective satellite • cool and formal in manner • marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes • not showy or obtrusive • prudent | ||||||||
sober | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol) • completely lacking in playfulness adjective satellite • dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises • lacking brightness or color; dull verb • cause to become sober • become more realistic • become sober after excessive alcohol consumption | ||||||||
teetotal | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages verb • practice teetotalism and abstain from the consumption of alcoholic beverages | ||||||||
temperance | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of avoiding excesses • abstaining from excess • the act of tempering | ||||||||
temperate | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • (of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate • not extreme in behavior adjective satellite • not extreme |